MariaElena Rivera

Maria Elena Rivera serves as a Contract Specialist within the Public Buildings Service (PBS R10, Agency Code 47PL04) under the General Services Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements for federal facility modernization and infrastructure maintenance. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility-related contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning acquisitions with PBS R10’s mission to deliver safe, secure, and efficient federal workspaces—particularly in historic and high-visibility buildings. Her portfolio primarily includes complex construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects requiring coordination with architects, engineers, and specialty contractors to meet stringent federal standards for sustainability, accessibility, and preservation. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Rivera maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in commercial and institutional construction, parking facility development, and building exterior systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor performance evaluations to ensure mission-critical outcomes are met on time and within regulatory frameworks. Rivera demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 30% of her acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including significant participation from Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Though the majority of her contracts are unrestricted, she actively promotes small business inclusion through targeted outreach and pre-solicitation engagement, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 812930 (Parking Lots and Garages), with additional focus on sewage treatment facilities and architectural services. She routinely procures services related to structural rehabilitation, exterior envelope systems, and site infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with federal building codes, historic preservation guidelines, and construction management best practices.